Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2024-12-28

Ryan Holiday & Dr. Rangan Chatterjee: books mentioned on The Daily Stoic

Daily Practices For A Healthier, Happier Life | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

4 books · With Dr. Rangan Chatterjee · Watch on YouTube

Dr Rangan Chatterjee discussed The Creative Act by Rick Rubin, Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware, The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and others, and The Minimalist Mindset by Danny Dover.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Creative Act

    Rick Rubin · at 6:42

    The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin is a philosophical guide that explores the spiritual approach to artistry and the cultivation of creative perspectives.

    Discussed
    “I’ve realized that if I choose the guests I really want to speak to selfishly, that’s how I best serve my audience. This is akin to what Rick Rubin talks about in his book, isn’t it?”
    Where to get it
  2. Top Five Regrets of the Dying

    Bronnie Ware · at 22:08

    Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware compiles insights from a palliative care nurse who spent years tending to terminally ill patients, revealing the most common emotional realizations people experience at the end of life.

    Discussed
    “and I had a beautiful conversation with bronnie W the Pala of care nurse on my podcast maybe three years ago and she wrote the book The Five regrets of the dying”
    Where to get it
  3. The Daily Stoic

    Ryan Holiday; Stephen Hanselman · at 49:03

    The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman offers 365 days of ancient Stoic wisdom and practical daily reflections.

    Discussed
    “We can hear this stuff, and the people who read your books will know this is a central idea in my new book, but I don't think people are connecting that to their health and behaviors. Since I spoke to Edith Eger, and your audience probably knows who she is, a 93-year-old lady, I thought, 'Wow, this really resonates with”
    Where to get it
  4. The Minimalist Mindset

    Danny Dover · at 49:03

    The Minimalist Mindset by Danny Dover is a self-help publication focused on streamlining one's life, habits, and mental frameworks to achieve greater clarity, focus, and personal well-being.

    Discussed
    “We can hear this stuff, and the people who read your books will know this is a central idea in my new book, but I don't think people are connecting that to their health and behaviors. Since I spoke to Edith Eger, and your audience probably knows who she is, a 93-year-old lady, I thought, 'Wow, this really resonates with”
    Where to get it
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Plugged This Book
“I wrote a chapter in this book entitled 'Don’t Take Offense.' I explained the health outcomes and benefits related to this. People don’t realize that no event is inherently offensive; because if it were, we'd all be offended by the same comment or event.”